Tag Archives: leadership

What Happens When the Principal Has First-Day-of-School Jitters?

By Andrew Hawk When I first became a teacher, I intended to teach for ten years. Afterward, I wanted to transition into either administration or college instruction. By the time I started a graduate program in educational leadership, I knew … Continue reading

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How to Integrate Leadership Lessons into Every Subject

By Mariam G. MacGregor, M.S., author of the Everyday Leadership series It’s early in a new year. Attitudes are blooming with new ideas and optimism after the stress of the holidays, the year is a blank page, and kids are … Continue reading

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Peer Mentoring Basics

By Mariam G. MacGregor, M.S., author of the Everyday Leadership series Many schools and youth organizations use peer mentoring. It is an amazing way to empower students on both sides—the person getting help and the person helping. No matter one’s … Continue reading

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Assembling a Personal Board of Advisors

By Mariam G. MacGregor, author of the Everyday Leadership series.  When most people hear the phrase “board of advisors,” they probably think of school boards, a board of trustees, or a corporation’s board of advisors. Boards provide a vehicle for … Continue reading

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Four New Year’s Resolutions for School Administrators

By Jonathan C. Erwin, M.A., author of The School Climate Solution: Creating a Culture of Excellence from the Classroom to the Staff Room The holidays! It’s that time of year that students, teachers, and—maybe most of all—school administrators long for. … Continue reading

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